1998→1999 Ascari Ecosse

submitted by	Richard Owen
production years	1998 – 1999
built at	British
body stylist	Lee Noble
production	17
price $	$ £89,000
engine	Hartge-Tuned BMW V8
position	Mid Mounted
aspiration	Natural
block material	Aluminum Alloy
valvetrain	4 Valves / Cyl
fuel feed	Electronic Fuel Injection
displacement	4722 cc / 288.2 in³
bore	92.0 mm / 3.62 in
stroke	88.8 mm / 3.49 in
compression	10.5:1
power	298.3 kw / 400.0 bhp @ 6100 rpm
specific output	84.71 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	320.0 bhp per tonne
torque	500.0 nm / 368.8 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm
body / frame	Fiber Glass & Kevlar Body over Tubular Steel Speaceframe
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	F 225/40ZR-18
rear tires	R 275/35ZR-18
front brakes	Vented Discs w/Power Assist
rear brakes	Vented DiscsVented Discs w/Power Assist
front wheels	F 45.7 x 43.2 cm / 19.0 x 19.0 in
rear wheels	R 48.3 x 48.3 cm / 19.0 x 19.0 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
f suspension	Doubel Wishbones w/Coil-Over-Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension	Doubel Wishbones w/Coil-Over-Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight	1250 kg / 2756 lbs
front track	1582 mm / 62.3 in
rear track	1509 mm / 59.4 in
length	4280 mm / 168.5 in
width	1828 mm / 71.9 in
height	1120 mm / 44.1 in
transmission	ZF 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios	2.230:1, 1.470:1, 1.043:1, 0.846:1, 0.704:1
final drive	4.22:1
top speed	~321.9 kph / 200.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~4.1 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~9.8 seconds
drag	0.31 Cd
fuel econ epa	10 L/100 km or 23 mpg-us